Research & Grants Archives - Page 8 of 9

Valparaiso University and Partners Receive $1.58M Grant to Advance STEM Education in Indiana

Posted on September 14, 2017 (January 25, 2018) by kknoerze

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education awarded $1,582,584 to Valparaiso University, Ball State University, Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis and Purdue University, the institutions that comprise the Hoosier STEM Academy. “We are grateful to the Indiana Commission for Higher Education for their commitment to STEM education,” said Mark L. Biermann, Ph.D., provost and executive vice president […]

Engineering students win national awards

Posted on May 2, 2011 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Four current and former Valparaiso University College of Engineering students have received prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship program. Erin Dillon, a senior civil engineering major from West Lafayette, Ind., and Peter Krenzke, a 2008 mechanical engineering graduate, have been awarded graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation, which will provide […]

Students give $10,000 to community through philanthropy course

Posted on May 3, 2011 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Students in the Valparaiso University class “Traditions of Giving and Serving in American Life” witnessed the fruits of their labors as they awarded $10,000 in grant money to support the efforts of area social service agencies and philanthropic organizations on Monday, May 2. The class, taught by Martin Buinicki, associate professor of English, examines philanthropy […]

University awarded $500,000 math and science teaching grant

Posted on August 12, 2011 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University has received a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to increase the number of graduates in the science and math teaching disciplines, with the goal of enhancing the quality of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) education in Northwest Indiana and nationwide. “This grant will help Valpo develop the next generation of […]

Astronomy program receives $212,000 for star research

Posted on September 23, 2011 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Undergraduate astronomy students at Valparaiso University will engage in research that will further astronomers’ understanding of the life and death of stars similar to the Sun with the support of a $212,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. Todd Hillwig, associate professor of physics and astronomy, who will lead the research program, said the federal […]

Valpo student awarded fellowship to help end malaria

Posted on February 21, 2012 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Andrew Denecke, a sophomore psychology major who serves as chaplain for Valparaiso University’s Social Action Leadership Team (SALT), has been selected for a fellowship program that will help equip and inspire young leaders to make a difference in the global effort to end deaths caused by malaria. The Lutheran Malaria Initiative Fellowship, through Lutheran World […]

National Science Foundation Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Chemistry Research

Posted on September 24, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University secured a $223,753 grant from the National Science Foundation under its Major Research Instrumentation and Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Program. With this award, Valparaiso University will acquire an ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography system with four detectors, used for analyzing samples by separating the components using chromatography techniques. “This grant will further advance […]

Valparaiso University Announces University Research Professor Grants

Posted on November 4, 2015 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University faculty members Robert Elder and Carlos Miguel-Pueyo have received University Research Professor grants to continue their studies. The grant program recognizes and encourages scholarly accomplishments and honors faculty members for original research and creative work. Elder, an assistant professor of history, will continue research on a book on South Carolina Sen. John C. […]

Indiana Health Department Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Efforts

Posted on January 11, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University acquired a $200,000 grant from the Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Commission of the Indiana State Department of Health. With this funding, Valparaiso University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions will continue their prominent role in implementing the objective of the Tobacco Education and Prevention Coalition for Porter County (TEPCPC) — building and maintaining […]

American Chemical Society Awards Valparaiso University Funding for Chemistry Research in the Petroleum Field

Posted on January 18, 2016 (January 23, 2018) by wgwin

Valparaiso University secured a $70,000 grant from the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund. Valpo obtained one of only 45 estimated annual awards for undergraduate institutions. This funding, awarded over a 3-year span, will be used to further the goals of the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund — to support fundamental research in the […]